Product Description

Glass beadmaking has exploded in popularity - and those artists who have successfully mastered the basics want more techniques to enhance their repertoire. Jeri Warhaftig, a respected and experienced teacher, offers intermediates her time-tested, workshop-based approach to expanding their beadmaking skills. In each superbly illustrated and illuminating chapter, she focuses on using current tools, new materials, and innovative methodology to produce a singular bead - with several variations for every one. The possibilities, from sandblasting to metal inclusions, are stupendous: craft sculptural flower beads; create a lightweight, hollow seashell-shaped bead; and go for the 'wow' factor with geode beads that enclose decorative elements within a layer of glass. Helpful tips are sprinkled throughout and a gallery of additional work will inspire.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #212735 in Books
• Published on: 2008-07-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 144 pages

Customer Reviews

Glass bead workshop
This book is well written and the pictures clear but by no means for the beginner.
The book covers tools and materials, annealing, safety and studio setup.
You will need sandblasting equipment on the 1st project, so if you have just mastered making glass beads this is a big jump up the ladder, not for me just yet but I do hope this book will help in the future as the projects are clear and well layed out.
Overall a nice book but try to have a look before buying as this may be a bit more up the ladder than you think.